Quintessa is comprised of a total of 280 acres of which 170 acres are planted to the classic Bordeaux grape varieties in 26 vineyard blocks as follows: Cabernet Sauvignon (129 acres), Merlot (26 acres), Cabernet Franc (7 acres), Petit Verdot (4 acres), and Carmenere (4 acres). The estate includes a valley, a lake, a river; five hills, four microclimates, and many soil types, as well as rich flora and fauna. The diversity of exposure, elevation...
The Valleys
Limelight, Las Casas, Corral, Silverdale North, Silverdale South, Cruz del Sur, Winery
Climate: The greatest temperature extremes of the vineyard
Soil: White volcanic ash, loam and clay, reddish volcanic
The Hilltops
Howard's Million, Corona Norte, Corona South, Monte Cruz, Alcantara, Bill's Canyon, Las Flores, Mesa, Coyote, Tesoro
Climate: The most temperate climate of the vineyard.
Soil: Reddish volcanic, sandy loam, whi...
Quintessa is truly a "winemaker's winery. The design facilitates a gravity-flow process and a state-of-the-art winery specifically tailored with fermenters and tanks sized to match the diverse blocks in the Quintessa vineyard. Additionally, the winery at Quintessa is outfitted with the latest in winemaking technology. French oak and stainless steel fermenters stand tall along the winery's front wall, providing the winemaking team with a choice...
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